ktru https://ktru.org/ rice university radio Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:23:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Diles Que No Me Matan Performance on the BBC Radio Day Stage https://ktru.org/diles-que-no-me-matan-performance-on-the-bbc-radio-day-stage/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:23:45 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240868 Written By Chloe Diehl As the festival was coming to a close, Diles Que No Me Maten played their final performance in the middle of the day at the BBC Radio Day Stage. This Mexico City-based band was unlike any other experimental group I encountered.  What first captivated me was their name. “Diles Que No […]

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]]> 7 Artists to Look Out for in 2026 | SXSW https://ktru.org/7-artists-to-look-out-for-in-2026-sxsw/ Thu, 21 May 2026 20:41:19 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240849 This year’s SXSW resulted in one of the largest music showcases of the year, featuring over 300 artists as part of their annual music festival. The line-up can be overwhelming with a variety of acts from across the world performing various genres and some in different languages. This list is to help KTRU listeners from […]

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]]> TDE Showcase https://ktru.org/tde-showcase/ Thu, 21 May 2026 20:32:33 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240832 If you’re a Hip-Hop fan of any caliber, rappers like Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, and Isaiah Rashad have spoken to you in one way or another. They are all linked by the fact they are currently or formerly signed to famed music label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). At this year’s SXSW, TDE […]

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]]> Soundwaves of Love with Jack Johnson | SXSW https://ktru.org/soundwaves-of-love-with-jack-johnson-sxsw/ Thu, 21 May 2026 19:17:53 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240807 If you were anything like me, watching the Curious George film as a kid, you would know “Upside Down” by Jack Johnson is a staple in Gen Z’s childhood. The singer-songwriter made an appearance at this year’s SXSW as part of the promotion for his newest film, Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC. Performing at the Stubb’s Bar-B-Q […]

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]]> Experiencing Geordie Greep's New Sound | SXSW https://ktru.org/experiencing-geordie-greeps-new-sound-sxsw/ Thu, 21 May 2026 19:03:15 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240799 Former Black Midi frontman, Geordie Greep, joined this year’s SXSW music lineup as part of the program organized by the British Music Embassy. Joined by UK jazz collective Knats, Greep delivered organized chaos in its purest form. Playing songs from his 2024 album, The New Sound, Greep achieved kaleidoscopic soundscapes through unique genre fusions, eccentric […]

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]]> Inner Wave & Twin Seas Concert Review https://ktru.org/inner-wave-twin-seas-concert-review/ Thu, 14 May 2026 22:16:30 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240790 Written By Cheryl Lee LA based alternative indie pop band Inner Wave exploded onto the stage at White Oak Music Hall with “Child”, the third song off their fifth studio album SEE YOU WHEN I GET BACK. Their newest work doesn’t stop at music—lead singer Pablo Sotelo stated that SYWIGB is “more of an interconnected […]

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]]> Spotify’s Alanis Morrisette Concert at Stubbs https://ktru.org/spotifys-alanis-morrisette-concert-at-stubbs/ Sat, 09 May 2026 01:00:16 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240783 Written By Chloe Diehl Photo credit: Shelby Duncan On the third day of SXSW, Spotify hosted a concert at Stubb’s Barbecue, headlining Alanis Morrisette with the opener Ella Langley and a closing DJ set from St. Vincent. To put it simply, this lineup was incredibly strong, featuring impressive female artists from diverse genres. Ella Langley […]

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]]> All-American Rejects Talk on their House Party Tour Success https://ktru.org/all-american-rejects-talk-on-their-house-party-tour-success/ Sat, 09 May 2026 00:56:48 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240778 Written By Chloe Diehl On my first day at SXSW, I attended a talk at the Mohawk hosted by Billboard, highlighting the All-American Rejects’ recent house-party tours and their new music releases following a 10-year hiatus. On the panel were lead singer Tyson Ritter and guitarist Nick Wheeler. It was the band’s first time attending […]

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]]> Panel Talk with DJ Dave and Tierra https://ktru.org/panel-talk-with-dj-dave-and-tierra/ Sat, 09 May 2026 00:52:18 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240774 Written By Chloe Diehl I attended a panel highlighting two artists who have used Twitch to enhance their fan engagement with their work. Over the past year on Twitch, approximately 69.2 million users watched music-tagged streams, and music streaming has become increasingly popular on the platform. Additionally, Twitch is known for highlighting teases and providing […]

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]]> SXSW - TDE Showcase https://ktru.org/sxsw-tde-showcase/ Sat, 09 May 2026 00:48:00 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240765 Written and Posted by Israel Lerma One of my favorite performances was the TDE showcase at Antonne's in Downtown Austin. The opening act was Yakiyn, a Dallas-born rapper who ranges across rap, R&B, and electronic music. Such a varied musician, he can do it all and plays a persona that I really enjoy. Seeing him […]

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